Remote control wish list or alternatives

[Thomas Malone]

I am migrating my extended family from the Fire TV ecosystem and I am looking for a remote control somewhat analogous to the 16-button Fire TV remote, with perhaps an added feature or two, but definitely a far more simple remote than the basic 38-button remote that Buzz currently offers. So I would like to suggest to the devs an invitation to consider releasing a very basic remote that might work well for new users transitioning from Fire TVs or for senior citizens who do not play well with a remote that has too many buttons.

Also, following the example of some alternative Android boxes, perhaps some new remote model could include a find my remote feature triggered by a USB mic (another hardware accessory suggestion, BTW) and also doubling the amount of hot keys from 4 to 8 by incorporating a long press function for these keys (this last suggestion could of course also be part of a software update to existing Buzz remotes that have hot keys.)

In the meantime, can anybody suggest:

1. A very simple third-party voice remote that works well with the Power Station?

2. A third-party USB mic that works well for hands-free far-field control of the Power Station and TV?

Thank you

 

[Emporium]

Here is the Buzz 38 button remote.

BuzzTV G20 Voice Remote – BuzzTV Direct

 

However being a Google remote, I am pretty sure there are quite a few restrictions on what they can or can't do with this remote in terms of changes.

Edited 9 hours ago by Emporium